VW to propose 100,000 job cuts as German car industry warns of employment collapse
Volkswagen is preparing to formally propose up to 100,000 job cuts to its board and is considering placing car plants under foreign ownership to reduce costs amid intense competition from Chinese rivals. Germany's broader car industry has warned of a potential employment collapse across Europe unless "bold decisions" are taken. The proposal has already triggered a wave of worker protests.
DuckDuckGo announced its browser can now block most video ads, including on YouTube, using uBlock Origin's open-source community filter lists. The feature is enabled by default on iOS, Mac, and Windows, with automatic activation on Android coming soon. DuckDuckGo also applies its own compatibility rules to reduce playback issues.
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DuckDuckGo says its browser can now block most video ads, including on YouTube.
The feature is on by default for iOS, Mac, and Windows, with automatic enabling coming to Android soon.
The tool works by using uBlock Originโs open-source community filter lists.
YouTube has been trying its hardest to stop workarounds that let you watch videos without ads. However, every time one option is shot down, another one rises up. The latest solution to pop up in this ongoing saga comes from DuckDuckGo .
In a blog post , DuckDuckGo announced that its browser is now able to block most video ads, including on YouTube. According to the company, the tool is able to detect and block YouTube ads with the help of uBlock Originโs open-source community filter lists. It adds that it applies its own rules for the purpose of improving compatibility and reducing breakage. The company also warns that using the feature can cause additional buffering, but the video will run uninterrupted once it loads.
Juventus has identified Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martรญnez of Aston Villa as a top transfer priority. The Turin club has already held talks with the player's agent. Signing a goalkeeper is listed as one of Juventus's key objectives in the current transfer window.
The European Commission has registered a new European Citizens' Initiative, submitted by a group of Austrians, calling for the introduction of an unconditional basic income across the entire EU. The initiative's authors cite the threat of widespread job losses due to artificial intelligence as the main rationale. They acknowledge the central dilemma: who would still choose to work under such a system.
Honda is recalling more than 325,000 Odyssey minivans due to a defect. Meanwhile, Ram is having a strong 2026, potentially ending Stellantis's seven-year streak of self-inflicted setbacks. GM's sales in China are in free fall, and Washington state car dealers are suing Scout over its direct-to-consumer sales model.
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Airbnb has announced an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago, giving attendees access to areas normally closed to the public. The experience will be led by longtime festival producer Tim Sweetwood. The offering is part of Airbnb's broader strategy of pairing travel accommodation with unique cultural experiences.
Home sellers in the San Francisco Bay Area are increasingly asking for pre-IPO stock in OpenAI or Anthropic instead of cash, as AI company employees use their equity to buy property. Neither company has yet gone public, but their valuations are driving a new kind of real-estate transaction. The trend is distorting the local housing market and pushing prices higher.
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The Woolworth Building, officially opened on April 24, 1913, held the title of the world's tallest building for 17 years and remains a New York icon known as the "Cathedral of Commerce." Lesser known is the Polish connection: engineer Stefan Bryลa, a pioneer of modern steel-joining techniques, contributed to the skyscraper's construction. Bryลa later became famous for building Europe's first all-welded bridge in Poland in 1928.
Flu viruses can survive on hard surfaces for up to two days, making a thorough clean-down essential after illness. Key targets include frequently touched surfaces such as door handles, light switches, remote controls and countertops. Alcohol- or chlorine-based disinfectants effectively kill the virus, while bedding and towels should be washed at high temperatures to prevent reinfection.
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Recently, I suffered from a nasty bout of the flu. As I emerged from my sickness-induced haze, I made a to-do list: restock my fridge, catch up on emails and most importantly, disinfect my apartment.
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Coastal manicure is summer 2026's standout nail trend, combining shades of sea, sand and shells with shimmery finishes and beach-inspired details. The style grew from the "coastal granddaughter" aesthetic that spread on Instagram and Pinterest. It has no single fixed look, ranging from minimalist to more elaborate designs.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is now available in a box edition on Amazon for slightly under 300 PLN. However, the box still contains no physical disc โ just a download code. The price drop is modest but notable for players looking for a cheaper option.
Cantor Fitzgerald-backed blank-check company and Adam Back's Bitcoin investment firm BSTR have scrapped the original terms of their planned SPAC merger and will negotiate a revised deal. The move comes as a tougher crypto market puts pressure on Bitcoin treasury companies. Both parties confirmed they remain committed to reaching a new agreement.
Tadeusz Baranowski, a beloved Polish painter, graphic artist, illustrator and comic book creator, has died. He was the author of iconic titles including "Antresolka profesorka Nerwosolka", "Podrรณลผ smokiem Diplodokiem" and "Orient Men". His works shaped generations of Polish readers and are considered classics of Polish comics culture.
Pasta fritters popular in communist-era Poland can be given a modern twist by pairing them with a Mediterranean-style sauce. The dish is cheap, easy to make and simple to adapt to personal taste. The combination of Polish culinary tradition with Mediterranean flavours produces a tasty and budget-friendly meal.
Seventeen-year-old Mateusz Posmyk, a player for Polish club Gรณrnik Zabrze, has been called up to represent Poland at the U18 European Athletics Championships starting 16 July in Rieti, Italy. The talented youngster excels in both football and athletics and now faces a difficult choice about his sporting future. His dual-sport ability makes him an exceptionally rare case.
Apple is actively testing DRAM memory chips from Chinese supplier CXMT โ which is on a US ban list โ for use in devices sold in China, the Financial Times reports. The company had previously lobbied the US government for approval to source from CXMT. Using CXMT components would reduce Apple's dependence on Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron for memory.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacked US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain overnight, retaliating for American airstrikes and the reinstatement of oil sanctions. The fragile ceasefire between the two countries is now in serious jeopardy. The exchange of strikes raises urgent questions about whether the conflict will escalate further.
The nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are being announced this morning, presented by recent winners Jeff Hiller and Liza Colรณn-Zayas. The ceremony recognises the best television productions of the season. No nominations have yet been revealed in the source text.
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